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Bill would end seasonal clock changes and lock in daylight saving time year-round

Passed one chamberH.R. 139Latest action

Sponsor: Vern Buchanan · Representative · FL

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Official title: Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

119th Congress

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HR 139 would make daylight saving time permanent in the US, ending the twice-yearly clock change, with exceptions for Arizona and Hawaii.

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What does this do?

HR 139 would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States by changing the legal definition of standard time in each time zone, shifting it forward one hour. Americans would no longer set their clocks forward in spring or back in fall. Winters would bring darker mornings but lighter evenings year-round.

Who does it affect?

The bill affects virtually every person living in the United States, touching daily life in areas like work schedules, school start times, television programming, and travel. Businesses operating across time zones, airlines, and anyone coordinating with other countries could also see changes in scheduling.

Why does it matter?

States that already opted out of daylight saving time, like Arizona and Hawaii, would face a choice between keeping their current setup or adopting permanent daylight saving time, but would not be forced to change. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it must advance before any further votes can occur.

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  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Jul 15, 2026
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Data as of October 9, 2026

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  1. House · · Roll call 238

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    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    308
    Nay
    117
    0
    6

    Republicans 193 yes, 22 no, 3 not voting · Democrats 114 yes, 95 no, 3 not voting · Independent 1 yes

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